Al Ahli Benghazi and Al Ahli Tripoli have officially secured qualification for the final six stage of the 44th edition of the Libyan Basketball Premier League. Defending champions Al Ahli Benghazi confirmed their place after maintaining top spot in Group Two with an 84–78 victory over traditional rivals Al Nasr Benghazi. Al Ahli Tripoli recorded their fifth consecutive win of the season with an 84–61 victory over Al Madina Tripoli, remaining top of their group. Competition remains intense in the group for the third automatic qualification spot and the fourth-place play-off position, mainly between Al Madina and Al Shabab Tripoli. The final six stage will be played over two phases, with the first round in Tripoli and the decisive return stage in Benghazi in April.

The French ambassador to Libya, Thierry Vallat, has met the African Union’s special representative to Libya, Wahida Ayari, to discuss the latest political developments in the country. According to a statement posted by the French embassy on Facebook, the talks focused on efforts to strengthen Libya’s unity, stability and sovereignty. Both sides also discussed ways to support the political process and advance peace and sustainable development in the country.

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Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said there was no proof of abuse of power on his part or that he had gained financially from the deal with the global semiconductor giant. PETALING JAYA : Rafizi Ramli has threatened to sue the government over allegations of misconduct related to an agreement with global semiconductor giant ARM Holdings if he is not charged in court over the matter. The NETR outlines the country’s energy transition targets up to 2050 and involves major investments in the green industry. Rafizi said he had given Caprice the opportunity to explain himself and apologise to him. Yesterday, Caprice sent a letter of demand to Rafizi, where he demanded that Rafizi withdraw his posting on him and publicly apologise to him, failing which he would proceed with the legal action against Rafizi.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, February 20, 2026. (AFP Photo)U.S. President Donald Trump raised the global tariff on imported goods to 15% on Saturday, putting the measure in place for up to 150 days after the Supreme Court limited his administration’s tariff authority. Cargo ships and shipping containers are seen at the Port Jersey container terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, January 23, 2026. (AFP Photo)Supreme Court strips legal basis for Trump tariffsThe Supreme Court earlier ruled 6–3 that a 1977 law Trump had relied on did not authorize the president to impose tariffs on individual countries. The White House said that countries which had negotiated separate tariff agreements with Washington would still face the new global rate.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) poses for a group photo with AI company leaders at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. (AFP pic)NEW DELHI : Dozens of nations, including the US and China, called for “secure, trustworthy and robust” artificial intelligence (AI) in a summit declaration today, criticised for being too generic to protect the public. “Advancing secure, trustworthy and robust AI is foundational to building trust and maximising societal and economic benefits,” it said. Saturday’s summit declaration struck a cautious tone on AI safety risks, from misinformation and surveillance to fears of the creation of devastating new pathogens. The next AI summit will take place in Geneva in 2027.

TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - At least ⁠five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed ashore in َQasr ⁠al-Akhyar, a coastal town in the east of Libya's capital Tripoli, ‌a police officer told Reuters on Saturday. The ⁠bodies ‌were found on Emhamid Al-Sharif shore in the western part of the town by people who reported to the police station. Qasr al-Akhyar is a coastal town some 73 kilometers (45 miles) east of Tripoli. "The bodies we found ⁠are still intact and we think there are more bodies to wash ashore." Earlier this month, fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Zuwara town in western ​Tripoli, the International Organization for Migration said.

Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone "successful" treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. Dbeibah said he later travelled abroad for "additional medical checkups for reassurance", though this was not the primary reason for his trip. "The matter is simply that I underwent some additional medical checkups for reassurance while I was abroad due to a prior external commitment," he said. "The results confirmed the success of the treatment I received in Libya, praise be to God." The prime minister leads a UN-recognized government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya, while the country's east is run by another administration backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

(Adobe Stock Photo)Russia remains Türkiye's largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said following talks with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak (L) and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2026. Russia remains the largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products to Türkiye and reliably fulfills its obligations to Turkish partners," the Russian government said. (Photo via BOTAS)New cooperation opportunities explored: BayraktarTurkish Energy Minister Bayraktar confirmed the productive nature of the discussions. "We discussed the progress of our ongoing cooperation, particularly in natural gas and nuclear energy, and explored new opportunities for collaboration," he added.

When the name of American pastor and activist Jesse Jackson is mentioned, a long history of struggle for racial justice in the United States is recalled. He was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He became involved in the Civil Rights Movement. These included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Between Jackson’s Legacy and Today’s RealityIf Jesse Jackson were to assess the American landscape today, he might see contemporary protests.

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Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has formally requested the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, to suspend all project funding for the 2026 fiscal year without exception. In a letter addressing spending under Chapter Three of the state budget — designated for development projects — Dbeibah warned that parallel expenditure has exceeded 70 billion dinars, contributing to mounting public debt, inflation and a weakening of the Libyan dinar. He called for a halt to project financing until full compliance with the unified development programme agreed in November 2025 by representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. The prime minister said development remained “a right for all Libyans” across the east, west and south, but stressed that spending must adhere to financial ceilings and regulatory controls to safeguard economic stability.

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges, WHO added. The achievement demonstrates how evidence-based programming and coordinated technical support can overcome neglected tropical diseases, even amongst complex humanitarian and migration dynamics, WHO added. “Libya joins a growing group of countries from the Eastern Mediterranean Region that have eliminated trachoma,” said Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. In 2017, the Ministry of Health prioritized trachoma elimination as part of national eye health work within the National Prevention of Blindness Programme.

Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has dismissed speculation about his health, saying he is in good condition and that recent medical procedures were successful. In a post on Facebook, Dbeibah said he had undergone additional medical check-ups while abroad due to a prior official visit, describing them as precautionary. “I reassure you that I am well, thanks to God,” he wrote, adding that the treatment he received in Libya had been “successful and reassuring”. He also praised the Heart Hospital in Misrata, saying its performance reflected the effectiveness of efforts to localise medical treatment within the country, relying on national expertise and domestic healthcare capabilities. Dbeibah reiterated that the results of the additional examinations confirmed the success of the treatment he had already received in Libya.

Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah leads a UN-recognised government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya. (AFP pic)TRIPOLI : Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone “successful” treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. The treatment was carried out at a facility in the northwestern Libyan city of Misrata on an undisclosed date. “The results confirmed the success of the treatment I received in Libya, praise be to God,” he added. The prime minister leads a UN-recognised government based in Tripoli that controls western Libya, while the country’s east is run by another administration backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.